Summary:
The 79521 zip code in Haskell, Texas, is served by four schools—Haskell Elementary (PK-5), Haskell J H (6-8), Haskell High School (9-12), and Paint Creek School (PK-12, Alternative)—across two districts, Haskell Consolidated Independent School District and Paint Creek Independent School District (Isd), with a total enrollment of 655 students and a high level of economic disadvantage (average free/reduced lunch rate of 68.99%).
Haskell High School stands out as the academic powerhouse, earning a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the top 20% of Texas high schools, despite nearly 70% of its students being economically disadvantaged. It also has the highest spending per student at $21,238 and the lowest student-teacher ratio (7.2:1). In contrast, Paint Creek School is a high-performing alternative school with a 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, and its students often exceed state averages in math and reading—for example, 90% of its 8th graders were proficient in reading versus 56.39% statewide. Haskell Elementary shows a clear improvement trend, rebounding from a 2-star rating to a 3-star rating, with 5th-grade math proficiency (65%) outpacing the state average (47.38%).
A key finding is the spending paradox: while Haskell High School and Paint Creek School both spend over $20,000 per student and perform well, Haskell Elementary spends only $11,443 per student, suggesting resources are concentrated at upper grade levels. Across the area, math is a consistent strength, with schools like Haskell J H achieving 64.29% proficiency in 8th-grade math versus 47.24% statewide. However, science and social studies scores lag at the middle school level, with Haskell J H and Paint Creek School both falling below state averages in 8th-grade science and social studies, indicating areas for curriculum focus.
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